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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Public Health Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of public health programs related to environmental sampling of the potable water systems, pest control and food safety and communicable disease programs. This individual will work closely with Mechanical staff and contractors to ensure that all preventative maintenance related to water systems is occurring per Amtrak and regulatory standards. This role will support Senior Public Health Specialists with continuous improvement of pest control standards and follow up on network wide corrective actions. The Public Health Manager will support the development of additional policies, standards and trainings to promote safety culture. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based project reporting to stakeholders across the network and to inform programmatic needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review current pest control operations and initiate a comprehensive data management system to quickly identify repeat findings and ensure that all rolling stock is inspected at the determined frequency.
• Support process improvements to the pest control reporting process and ensure that the proper information is relayed to the appropriate stakeholder as soon as reasonably possible.
• Manage the pest control contract, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure that the deliverables are achieved, oversee response and service delivery, and ensure continuous improvement of program.
• Support the review of construction projects across the network to ensure that the proper IPM standards are followed before, during and after completion.
• Recommend alternative pest control strategies where appropriate and guide the adoption of approved alternative strategies.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships among stakeholders to drive continuous improvements in the delivery of public health programs and policies.
• Create an interactive dashboard that offers support to stakeholders to improve corrective actions and efficiencies as related to public health reports.
• Build program and compliance analyses to measure performance, identify trends, and guide program improvement.
• Coordinate compliance with Amtrak public health policies while continuing to leverage scientific principles to improve policies and program offerings.
• Support the Senior Public Health Specialists with audits, trainings and inspections.
• Conduct food safety trainings and inspections to improve compliance and increase food safety culture on board, in commissaries and external vendors.
• Support the public health program strategy and interventions as related to communicable diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, or related science degree (or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience required (minimum of 11 years relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Knowledge and experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Knowledge in reviewing pest control services and reports, and identifying failures in the system as well as implementing proper and effective corrective actions
• Experience with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and required sampling for potable water systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) and implementing food safety systems.
• Certified Food Protection Manager
• Experience with data analysis and reporting to drive performance
• Experience with managing communicable disease and foodborne illness response
• Excellent project and program management skills
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written, listening and oral communication skills with ability to present complex technical and project information
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Must have work authorization in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• REHS/RS or similar certification. Ability to obtain after 1 year of hire
• Experience with backflow prevention devices and testing
• Experience and knowledge of various pest control implementation programs (baiting, tracking, CO2 and other methodologies)
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Biology, Entomology, Environmental Sciences or related degree
• 9 or more years of relevant experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent use of computer systems in an office environment.
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Conduct in person inspections/trainings/support on rolling stock, commissary locations and yards.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $98,660 - $127,870. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:158308
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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